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Ladainian Cathey

Case from Memphis, TN dated Apr 19, 2026

Victim Details

Ladainian Cathey

Male

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2026-04-19

18

Ladainian

Cathey

06/22/2026

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LaDainian Cathey, an 18-year-old male, was killed in Memphis, Tennessee, in the early morning hours of April 19, 2026, only hours after what should have been one of the happiest nights of his senior year. He had attended prom and was still carrying the joy of that milestone when the night turned deadly. Reports said he was shot outside a gas station or convenience store in the Whitehaven area, with some accounts identifying the location as a Hop-In convenience store.

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  • https://www.wlbt.com: Police arrest 17-year-old in prom-night killing of high school senior
  • https://wreg.com/news/southaven-high-student-killed-in-whitehaven-shooting/
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